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This role is critical in ensuring the stable operation, maintenance, and security of SAP cloud solutions. The responsibilities include managing configurations, monitoring performance, and maintaining integrations across platforms such as SAP RISE, SAP BTP, and SAP Business Data Cloud. The position also involves establishing and operating the SAP AI infrastructure, including Joule, AI Core, and related services. The incumbent will govern the technical foundation for AI-enabled scenarios by managing runtime environments, connectivity, and data pipelines. Additionally, the role oversees controlled technical changes, user access, and system updates in line with architecture and governance standards. Security is paramount, as the role ensures that applications and interfaces are securely managed through appropriate protection mechanisms, traffic control, and monitoring to maintain secure communication and mitigate potential threats in alignment with organizational security and architecture requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage the configuration, performance, and security of SAP cloud solutions across various platforms.
- Establish and operate SAP AI infrastructure, including Joule, AI Core, and related services.
- Govern the technical foundation for AI-enabled scenarios, including runtime environments, connectivity, and data pipelines.
- Oversee controlled technical changes, user access, and system updates while adhering to governance standards.
- Ensure secure management of applications and interfaces through appropriate protection mechanisms and traffic control.
- Maintain organizational security and alignment with architecture requirements.
Required Experience and Skills
- Strong understanding of SAP architectures, including SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, SAP BTP, Integration Suite, and SAP BDC.
- Experience with SAP AI platform components, including SAP Joule, AI Core, and supporting infrastructure such as runtime environments, integrations, and data pipelines.
- Knowledge of SAP platform security and compliance, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience with integrations and APIs, including securing interfaces across SAP and non-SAP systems.
- Ability to manage platform configurations, connectivity, and data flows in complex, hybrid environments.
- Proven ability to coordinate with internal teams, service providers, and system integrators to ensure stable and secure platform operations.
- Strong ownership mindset, capable of independently planning activities and delivering against defined objectives.
- Commitment to quality, operational stability, and continuous improvement of platform and infrastructure services.
- Experience with change, release, and access governance processes within enterprise environments.
- Good understanding of traffic management, monitoring, and security controls for applications, APIs, and external-facing services.
- Strong problem-solving and incident management skills in cloud-based SAP environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical topics with business needs.
- Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, BTP, or Cloud Technologies) and experience with agile or hybrid delivery models are advantageous.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- A minimum of 9 years in SAP technical roles, with at least 4-5 years in SAP Basis or Cloud (BTP/RISE).
- SAP Certified in at least one of the following areas:
- SAP Certified - SAP S/4HANA System Administration
- SAP Certified - SAP BTP Administrator, Solution Architect, or equivalent
- SAP Certified – BDC, Data Architect, or equivalent
- SAP Certified – Business Transformation Consultant
